Vale Of Clwydd NSW 2790
Located in New South Wales, Vale Of Clwydd sits 145 km from Sydney CBD, around 2 hours 10 minutes by car. The suburb has 465 residents, a median age of 39, and a median household income of $51,740 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population fell 3.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $280 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataVale Of Clwydd's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $548,000, 0.9% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$547,500
Based on 12 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Units
$374,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $465/wk
- 56 bonds
- +31% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2790 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025134 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 22% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2790.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Vale Of Clwydd safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Vale Of Clwydd sits in the moderate band, with 16 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 41% on the prior year.
16 offences
40.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Lithgow City Council has published 1 flood study on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
Walkability
Vale Of Clwydd is car-dependent on foot — at 30/100, most errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Vale Of Clwydd.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 5.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 1.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 1.1 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 10.6 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Vale Of Clwydd.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 1%
- Premises covered
- 290
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Lithgow: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Vale Of Clwydd is home to 465 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $52,000 a year, with unemployment at 8.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
465
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$51,740/yr
Census Median Rent
$280/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$29,588/yr
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
16.4%
Total Dwellings
214
Owner-Occupier Rate
60.8%
Houses
80.8%
Rental Stress
28.1%
Mortgage Stress
30.2%
Work From Home
11.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 91.8%
- Employment Rate
- 50%
- Completed Year 12
- 29.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
3 residents (0.6%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,150 a year through Lithgow based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 81%
- Residential 14%
- Industrial 3%
- Zones under 1% 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Lithgow
In the year to August 2026, 55 new dwellings were approved across Lithgow. That mix is 47 houses and 8 units.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Mount Boyce AWS, 17.0 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 1,072 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Annual rainfall
- 1,147 mm
- 112 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 23.8°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.2°C
- 12 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
3 facilities within 5 km- 4.0 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
- 4.0 kmConfectionery ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 4.3 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Zinc and compounds · Lead & compounds · Chromium (III) compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 2790, 59 of 13,047 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.4% (316 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2790, 2,794 rooftop-solar systems totalling 19.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 7,661 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 203 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 2790.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $547,500 this is under the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Gee Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Gee | 37.7% | 62.3% | +3.2 |
| 2022 | Andrew Gee | 34.5% | 65.5% | +2.2 |
| 2019 | Andrew Gee | 36.7% | 63.3% | +1.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Paul Toole The Nationals
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Paul Toole NP | 73.6% |
| 2019 | Paul Toole NP | 67.9% |
| 2015 | Paul Toole NP | 65.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
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Common questions about Vale Of Clwydd
Is Vale Of Clwydd a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Vale Of Clwydd is moderate (48/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Vale Of Clwydd?
Vale Of Clwydd has a high recorded bushfire history (99/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Vale Of Clwydd?
Vale Of Clwydd, NSW had a population of 465 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Vale Of Clwydd, NSW?
The postcode for Vale Of Clwydd, NSW is 2790.
How far is Vale Of Clwydd from Sydney?
Vale Of Clwydd is 145 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 130 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Vale Of Clwydd?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Vale Of Clwydd was $51,740 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Vale Of Clwydd?
There are too few current rental listings in Vale Of Clwydd for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $280, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Vale Of Clwydd?
The median age of residents in Vale Of Clwydd was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Vale Of Clwydd at risk of bushfire?
Vale Of Clwydd has a high recorded bushfire history (99/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Vale Of Clwydd walkable?
Vale Of Clwydd scores 30/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Vale Of Clwydd?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Vale Of Clwydd, Mount Boyce AWS (17 km away), summer days average 23.8°C, winter nights 3.2°C, 1,147 mm of rain a year over 112 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Vale Of Clwydd?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Vale Of Clwydd belong to?
Vale Of Clwydd sits within the Lithgow local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Vale Of Clwydd?
The average residential rates bill through Lithgow is $1,150 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Vale Of Clwydd?
Across Lithgow, 55 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Vale Of Clwydd in?
Vale Of Clwydd sits within the federal Division of Calare, currently held by Andrew Gee (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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